Councilperson District 3 Bill Bentley

Personal

I was born in Portland, Oregon. At age 10, my family moved to Waco, then to Galveston at age 15.

Resident of Fairmont Park West.

I have two sons, two grandsons and one granddaughter.

Business & Professional

I am retired from Rohm and Haas, Texas Inc. (now Dow Chemical Co) in Deer Park with 31 years of service.

Public Service

Served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1966 to 1972.

Volunteered in La Porte schools and served on the LPISD Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999. I served as board president during my last year in office.

I was a Cub Scout leader and a Boy Scout leader.

I have served on the governing body of two different Episcopal churches and currently am a member of St Paul's Anglican Church in Houston.

I was a volunteer driver for Houston Ground Angels transporting cancer patients from out of town to M.D. Anderson Hospital or their hotel and back to the airport.

I currently volunteer in the cardio-vascular waiting area at St Luke's Hospital in the medical center. I was awarded "Volunteer of the Year" by my employer in 1993 for this activity.

Elected District 3 Councilmember in May 2018.

Education

Attended Ball High School, Galveston.

Attended San Jacinto College.

Hobbies & Interests

Being retired I enjoy keeping busy with volunteer work. I've been actively engaged with my Fairmont Park West Homeowners Association. I look forward to working with La Porte City Council and City staff as a councilman.

I enjoy reading and staying informed about local, state and national issues.